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Lasting just one day, the Catch Mastery Event in Pokemon GO increased the spawn rate of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, and gave players the exclusive opportunity to catch Hitmontop. Combined with the increased shiny rates, it's safe to say that many players now have a solid collection of the Fighting-type evolutionary line.

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In addition, the odds of hatching a Tyrogue in a 7km egg were astronomically high. Now that the event is over, many will be wondering what exactly to do with these powered-up Pokemon. This guide covers the best movesets for Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, and Hitmontop in Pokemon GO.

How To Get Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, and Hitmontop in Pokemon GO

Hitmonlee in a park Hitmontop in a stadium and Hitmonchan from Pokemon

Assuming the player didn't get their hands on one during the event, Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, and Hitmontop can be evolved from Tyrogue similarly to the main series games:

  • If Attack is higher than all other stats, Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonlee.
  • If Defense is higher than all other stats, Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonchan.
  • If Stamina or HP is higher than all other stats, Tyrogue evolves into Hitmontop.

The stats a Tyrogue has are pretty much based on luck, so it's worth hatching a few of them (from 5km and 7km eggs) if the plan is to evolve. Luckily, Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, and Hitmontop can be caught in the wild in Pokemon GO.

Best Moveset For Hitmonchan

hitmonchan pokemon go

As a pure Fighting-type, Hitmonchan (and in fact, the entire Hitmon family) will do STAB (same type attack bonus) damage equal to 20% of the move's base power, additional damage that can make or break a match.

This Hitmonchan build assumes the max CP of 2636, meaning 193 ATK, 197 DEF, and 137 STA:

Move

Move Type

Base Damage

Effective vs.

Weak vs.

Counter

Fighting

12

  • Normal
  • Rock
  • Steel
  • Ice
  • Dark
  • Flying
  • Poison
  • Bug
  • Psychic
  • Fairy
  • Ghost (Immune to)

Close Combat

Fighting

100

  • Normal
  • Rock
  • Steel
  • Ice
  • Dark
  • Flying
  • Poison
  • Bug
  • Psychic
  • Fairy
  • Ghost (Immune to)

Best Moveset For Hitmonlee and Hitmontop

hitmontop hitmonlee pokemon go

The best moveset for Hitmonlee and Hitmontop is the same, which makes sense, given they come from the same evolution line. Hitmonlee's max CP is 2912, with 224 ATK, 181 DEF, and 137 STA. Hitmontop is significantly weaker, with a max CP of 2438, with 173 ATK, 207 DEF, and 137 STA.

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Move

Move Type

Power

Effective vs.

Weak vs.

Double Kick

Fighting

10

  • Normal
  • Rock
  • Steel
  • Ice
  • Dark
  • Flying
  • Poison
  • Bug
  • Psychic
  • Fairy
  • Ghost (Immune to)

Close Combat

Fighting

100

  • Normal
  • Rock
  • Steel
  • Ice
  • Dark
  • Flying
  • Poison
  • Bug
  • Psychic
  • Fairy
  • Ghost (Immune to)

Pokemon GO is available now on Android and iOS.

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